Episode 65: People Waiting
The cold floor. The bald man who had lost consciousness opened his eyes.
I tried to sit up, but I couldn’t help but stop due to the extreme pain.
“Ah. I lost.”
As soon as I woke up, the result of the game came to my mind.
As the game ended, the only thing that was visible to the bald man was a tightly stacked brick wall that had been moved to the waiting room beyond the iron bars.
‘Where is the Evil Eye that fought against me?’
Just in case, Bald Man looked towards the stadium, but there was only a match to decide 3rd and 4th place going on, and the man wearing the Evil Eye mask was nowhere to be seen.
[I got 2nd place in the 10th floor arena event.]
[A prize of 3,000 points will be awarded.]
[Compensation will be paid.]
A box descending from the air with a notification window.
It was the second prize that Killdereth had spoken of.
[Breath of the Green Dragon (B)]
– An elixir created by gathering the breath of a powerful monster, the green dragon.
– Contains the unique strength and toxic energy of the green dragon.
“I wish it was a trophy, ugh.”
If someone else had heard it, they would have yelled and asked what was going on, but the bald man was disappointed.
Because I was looking forward to meeting Petit Gongdu rather than the elixir.
The balding man, who had been feeling foolish for a moment, put the English word into his mouth.
A sharp and pungent taste lingered on the tip of the bald man’s tongue.
[Effect of Green Dragon’s Breath (B)!]
[Strength +15]
[Agility +12]
[Stamina +26]
[Magic Power +19]
[Have strong resistance to all poisons.]
The effect has been applied.
A feeling of something hot and poisonous crawling inside your body.
Although I felt like my stomach was turning over from the alien energy, the bald man’s face was calm.
Pain was familiar to him, and his endurance was beyond that of a normal person.
At least physically, he was top class.
“The world is so big and there are so many strong people. Honestly, I thought you’d win in the 10th floor arena.”
The bald man let out a small sigh.
Before entering the tower, he had the opportunity to meet numerous hunters and hear information comparable to that of a large guild.
I had also received education related to it. So I knew very well that I was much stronger than the people in my class.
The bald man’s confidence was a well-founded confidence and would have been correct originally.
Petit Gongdu, if it weren’t for Jo Hyun-soo.
-Clap clap
The balding man stood up, having regained his senses by hitting his cheek.
His severely injured body was still screaming, but he didn’t show it.
The 10th floor was a safe zone. Since it was a place where self-healing effects were applied, event participants were left without any separate treatment if they were injured.
This is also why the participants fought with physical strength and injuries in mind.
In other words, it was also evidence that the bald man did not die in the explosion caused by Jo Hyun-soo.
If you were dead, your body would have regenerated.
The bald man had one more trick up his sleeve. However, Jo Hyun-soo’s attack surpassed it.
A balding man limped slightly as he looked for the exit.
The arena event is under the jurisdiction of Killdereth.
He was a relatively cool person without any pretense, and as was his personality, he did not hold an award ceremony.
We ended by giving rewards to those whose rankings were determined.
In some ways it may have seemed harsh, but it was also a kind of consideration.
“I have to go before the crowds gather.”
The arena event is also a battleground for guilds to recruit new members. Although not many, there are some participants who are uncomfortable with such recruitment.
What I’m saying is, go out at your own discretion and let the timing do the talking.
If you wanted to recruit someone, you could just leave after all the events were over, and if you didn’t want to, you could just leave without anyone knowing.
The bald man was the latter.
Because the moment I don’t get the trophy, my business here is over.
“Whew. There’s still a long way to go. I need to get stronger.”
The balding man, who had evaluated himself honestly, walked down the hallway while checking the community.
The bald man had a bitter taste in his mouth.
He couldn’t keep his promise to Petit Gongdu. It was a one-sided promise, but it was an important matter to him.
The balding man, trembling, quickly wrote.
[Nimary hair loss]: Sorry, Petit Gongdu! I didn’t get first place!
At that moment, the bald man swallowed his tears, saying that he thought he would be able to meet her this time.
-Tiring
The alarm rang.
‘Could it be Petit Gongdu? Are you saying that you want to meet up even if you lose?’
The bald man, holding a glimmer of hope, clicked on the notification.
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[Lick your crown]: Did you fall? Did you fall? Kwarrrrrr. Then I have to get first place. Cheer up, bald head.
“Eww! Is that you, Licky?”
The bald man shouted at the comment of the guy who was like an arch-enemy.
Typing in anger. The bald man replied.
“This guy doesn’t know how to read the mood.”
Funnily enough, the balding man regained his energy thanks to the licking, but he didn’t seem to realize it.
The bald man, who had regained his energy, quickly walked out of the stadium.
-Pat
Still daytime.
The bright sun greeted the bald man.
“You’re out, bald head. I’ve been waiting for you.”
“Arrest them. Remember that immediate execution is possible in case of resistance.”
Dozens of people, armed, stood blocking the area.
Let’s take a quick look at them and see a familiar guild mark.
Eclipse, 6th in the large guild hierarchy.
The 7th place is the multi-role guild.
And there are two that look particularly dangerous.
[Lee Jin-moo – Murderer]
[Park Se-hyeok – Murderer]
You could tell who they were by the title of killer floating above their heads.
There is only one type of being that can move freely while holding that mark.
“Processing units on the 10th floor?”
It wasn’t hard for Bald Man to guess why these guys were gathered here, but the event wasn’t completely over yet.
That means, since they act as the handlers, they have a duty to control the crowded stadium during the event.
But the fact that they brought this much power means that they were prepared from the beginning.
‘What’s even stranger are the kids behind them.’
The bald man scratched his forehead.
Those gathered behind the eclipse and the polysemous.
They all had the same famous guild mark.
It feels like all the big guilds are gathered here.
“What are you doing! I clearly told you not to do it?”
“You kids, you’re just going to leave on the 10th floor?”
“I reported it to my superiors, so wait until the results come out!”
“Who are you to be interfering with my recruitment and causing trouble!”
He’s making some unintelligible noise.
Jinmu Lee, the manager of the Dasung Guild, raised his hand and gave instructions.
“Keep them out. The 10th floor is under our control. Don’t worry about it.”
“Nothing has come down from above yet. For now, it is right to follow the existing orders.”
Eclipse’s processor, Park Se-hyeok, intervened.
As he said, the 10th floor is their territory.
Even people from higher guilds have no choice but to follow their control.
That was the rule, the control system decided by the head of each large guild.
“You don’t know, do you? He’s connected to Petit Gongdu. We need to secure new recruits.”
“If you guys are going to do this, you should catch Petit Gongdu. Why are you talking so much?”
The other guild members backed off with frowns at Park Se-hyeok and Lee Jin-moo’s words.
If it weren’t for the 10th floor, he would have pulled out his sword at any moment.
I felt a sense of tension that seemed like it would explode if I touched it, but it was just one person.
I didn’t care about the balding man.
-Clap
The bald man is equipped with gauntlets.
Guild members flinch and look on guard.
He stepped forward, frowning.
“I hear you guys have some business to attend to with Petit Gongdu too, but it doesn’t seem like you have good intentions.”
-Wow!
Those who saw the bald man clashing his gauntlets and spitting out his fighting spirit each drew their weapons.
Clear hostility. The bald man felt the murderous intent stabbing him.
‘Can you break through it?’
The bald man checked his condition.
My body is recovering little by little, but I am not yet in normal condition.
I wonder if he can even perform half as well as he usually does.
In contrast, the number of guild members who look at you with hostility is around 20.
The aura radiating from the two processors standing in the center was also unusual.
‘It seems like it’ll be hard to break through. Even if we fight for a long time, it’ll only last 30 minutes?’
It was clear that the situation was desperate.
Normally, it would have been better to just surrender.
“They’re all rushing in and attacking me. Tsk. Such unromantic people.”
The bald man wasn’t that kind of person.
“I can’t stand seeing you harassing me again. Stop wasting my time and come inside, you little shi*s.”
In return, he made a provocation.
Jinmoo Lee smiled and gestured.
The order to charge.
Twenty guild members rushed in at the same time.
* * *
After winning the arena event, I was taken to the waiting room.
Although he was injured, it wasn’t fatal, so he was able to move without any problems.
Although I was tired from using a lot of magic power, now was not the time to rest.
“Lilka, where is this guy?”
I have to find Deokchun.
I also have to clear the quest given by Lilka.
Lilka and Killdereth were close friends. There was a high possibility that they were somewhere in the arena.
“Congratulations on your win.”
“Ah, Killdereth.”
As I wandered through the hallways and into the arena, Killdereth appeared.
Why are you here when the 3rd and 4th place match is probably still going on at the stadium?
“After watching the final, the other games became boring. I came to see you.”
Did you read my mind? Or is it because my expression is full of doubt?
Killdereth shrugged and continued.
“Do you know where Lilka is? I’m thinking of bringing Deokchun.”
“Oh? I see you obtained the scales of the Hwagapryong. You are truly an amazing friend. I will guide you.”
Killdereth nodded and took the lead, and I followed him.
Several NPCs in the hallway greeted Killdereth.
Is there a hierarchical relationship between NPCs?
“I thought you would win, but your opponent in the finals was no pushover either.”
Killdereth, who had been walking quietly, spoke up.
The corners of his lips went up. His eyes sparkled, and he looked quite pleased.
“That guy is strong too. He may not be as strong as me, but he’s climbing the tower quickly.”
“Do you know each other?”
I thought about it for a moment.
I wonder if I can tell. Even though he’s an NPC, there’s no guarantee he won’t tell others.
I don’t mind talking about it without going into details. As long as it doesn’t reveal that I’m Petit Gongdue.
He has been kind to me for a while now.
“We know each other. This is the first time we’ve actually met. We didn’t meet in person because of some circumstances.”
“I think I know what that feels like.”
“But why the balding man… …?”
“It’s nothing. It reminds me of old times. I liked that guy too.”
Killdereth, who had been making an unknown sound, opened the door.
“They’re all here. Lilka, there’s a guest. Stop talking and come out.”
There was a loud noise in the room along with his shout.
Lilka rubs her elbows and sticks her face in, wondering if she fell.
“You, you, you! You’re here already?”
He looked at me straight away and opened his eyes wide.
The fox’s tail stood up stiffly, showing that it was very surprised.
I can feel the emotion for sure.
“Deokchun came to get me. Give it to me quickly.”
I took out the scales of the Hwagapryong from my treasure bag and handed them over.
A face that hardens as he touches the scales in disbelief.
It looks like he wants to find a way to get the scales, but they are scales that he has pulled out with great slaughter skills.
Now that it’s been confirmed that it’s classified as an item, Lilka can’t do anything about it.
It would have been pitiful to see her face gradually become sadder and her ears folded.
“Deokchun, I’m here!”
I went into the room without paying much attention.
Suddenly, Lilka caught me.
“Oh, no way! Why are you here so early? I told you to come after the bet is over.”
“Don’t say anything weird and just do the quest or something. Where’s Deokchun?”
As I went inside, dragging Lilka, who was hanging on my arm, I saw Deokchun, whom I had been wanting to see.
It was only for a moment that I tried to reach out with a happy heart.
I stopped in my tracks at the sight I rarely saw.
A room about 10 pyeong in size. It was filled with gold and treasures, and there were expensive-looking art pieces on display, though I couldn’t tell what they were.
A luxurious wooden table. A chair that seems to be tailored to Deokchun’s size.
Deokchun, dressed in silk, had a lovely crown on his head and was holding a wine glass in one hand.
The table is full of all kinds of food.
Deokchun’s face glows with how well he eats and lives.
But his face was gloomy.
“On the track? On the track!”
Deokchun, who saw me, opened his half-closed eyes.
Eyes that suddenly come to life.
He straightens up his body, which has been lying there listlessly, throws down the crown, and jumps straight towards me.
“Geeeeeeee!”
“Ahh! It hurts! Ouch!”
It flew so hard that my body swayed.
It sticks to your face and doesn’t seem to come off.
Ah. The feeling of being sucked into a suction cup is a bit strange.
Still, I’m glad that you felt like you wanted to see me a lot.
Lilka approached me with her eyes wide open, shocked by this reaction.
“Oh, how well I’ve treated you! And you’re not hugging me!”
“Ouch!”
Deokchun coldly pushed Lilka’s hand away as she reached out with foolish eyes.
Lilka stumbled, feeling hurt, and leaned against the wall.
“No way. I haven’t tried them all on yet.”
What should I wear? What should I wear?
I tilted my head and Deokchun tore the clothes he was wearing to shreds.
“Ggg …
Deokchun, crying with a relieved expression, pointed to one side.
What appeared to be a closet was full of clothes.
There are suits, casual clothes, and dresses made in Deokchun’s size.
dress?
Do you wear something like that?
I looked at Deokchun.
“There!”
-slam!
Deokchun, who read my mind, slapped my cheek with his tongue.
Yes. This is Deokchun.
“Eeeeeee. My Deokchun, my sword.”
Lilka pretended to cry.
Who can do whatever they want with my Deokchun? Deokchun is my pet.
[Clear Lilka’s Request (1)]
[The favorability rating of the vast majority of NPCs increases!]
[You won the bet. Ownership of the Frost Flame Sword (A) is transferred to Hyunsoo Jo.]
Eventually, Lilka gave up and completed the quest.
The favorability rating went up.
I still can’t feel what it is like.
It’s good, I guess. We’ll be meeting a lot of NPCs in the future.
At that point, I reunited with Deokchun and obtained the Frost Flame Sword.
-Kugugugugugu
There was an explosion.
